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Escape to Zanzibar, The Jewel of Tanzania

Highlights on CultureThis year's SOLD OUT Fall Celebration and Fundraiser brought together our Asante Africa supporters for an exciting night of great music, fun, food, and laughter that created a magical evening for all. We were amazed to see the incredible generosity that flowed from the room and a wonderful sense of unity that exemplifies the "Power of WE".

The generous support of our sponsors and partners made this evening possible.

Asante Sana to all our Sponsors and Partners.

Your generosity fuels Asante Africa Foundation, allowing us to enable our students in Kenya and Tanzania to make their dreams a reality. In this difficult economic time we currently facing, it was inspiring to me and everyone in the room last night to see so many people giving such amazing gifts to those they do not know on the other side of the world. This is what Asante Africa stands for. We estimate the evening raised over $45,000. WOW!!!!!!!

We recognized our first recipient of the "Power of WE" Award — Orion Alternative School.

Orion Alternative School Receiving awardWe recognized our first recipient of the "Power of WE" Award — Orion Alternative School. In April 2011, the students of Orion held a Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for desks at one of our partnering schools indeeply impoverish rural Kenya. Students raised $3500 during their Walk-A-Thon, enough to provide approximately 100 desks for students at Montonyak Primary School! For their commitment and the size of their hearts, Asante Africa Foundation was proud to honor Orion School students, teachers, and leaders; exemplifying that each of us, can create positive change and make a difference together!

People Power Made the Night Possible

Volunteer working on setting up tablesOur planning team and volunteers gave months, weeks and days of their time and talents to create this wonderful experience. Their huge spirit, energy and determination were inspiring to watch and a precious gift that we greatly appreciate.

FLICKR EVENT PHOTOS

A sold out house enjoyed African family style food and music, live African drummers and dancing, and a moving video featuring our students and volunteers at home and abroad speaking about the importance of education in changing lives.

We celebrated 5 years of achievements and looked toward the future of how WE can work together to create a significant change in our global community.

 
 

FLICKR "OUT-TAKE" PHOTOS — VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION

 
 

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Asante Africa Ambassadors

Asante Sana! "Thank you!" for joining us for an amazing evening from our event management team, Asante Africa Foundation, and the hundreds of students who are getting a chance to expand their world. We can't wait to see you next year!

  • Ann and Bill Alton
  • Ashley Mchale
  • Ashley Orton
  • Charles Maina
  • Christine Abernathy
  • Colin Higgins
  • Irene Moshi
  • Jane and David Opperthauser
  • Joel Abongo
  • Linda Githanga
  • Mark Newton
  • Martha Kimani
  • Mike Carter
  • Monica Hahn
  • Nancy Battey
  • Rachel Frank
  • Shirley West
  • Susan Olofson
  • Wawi Amasha


Cheza Nami Cultural Experience Team

  • Benjamin Ofori
  • Catherine Ndungu-Case
  • Cathy Sjogreen
  • Eleanor Meadows
  • Haley Alton
  • Jen Maina
  • Linda Githanga
  • Wawi Amasha


Event Volunteers – Before, During and After!

  • Abby Largaespada - IHS Free the Children
  • Aditi Chodri - IHS Free the Children
  • Ankur Maniar - IHS Free the Children
  • Anya - Kiva Club
  • Bobbie Her
  • Brent McHale
  • Caroline Heinlein
  • Catherine Christian
  • Chizobam Nwagu - IHS Free the Children
  • Christopher Cerpa
  • Eleanna - Kiva Club
  • Emily Christian
  • Emily Lutyens
  • Emon Datta - IHS Free the Children
  • Erika Nunotani - IHS Free the Children
  • Faryal Saiidnia
  • Haley Alton
  • Hanami Matsuura - IHS Free the Children
  • Jessica Thomson
  • Judy Damoulos
  • Justine Garvin
  • Karen Crabtree
  • Kevin Chen - IHS Free the Children
  • Kristin Garvin
  • Laura Alman
  • Lauren Eckenfelder
  • Madaline - Kiva Club
  • Madison Mead - IHS Free the Children
  • Maria Theren
  • Marisa Fujinaka
  • Marshall Danese
  • Martha Granger
  • Michele Xiao
  • Michelle Tu - IHS Free the Children
  • Negisa Taymourian
  • Rachel Frank
  • Rachel Wood
  • Robert Cerpa
  • Rohit Sengupta
  • Roxanne Mitchell
  • Staci DeGagne
  • Sylvie - Kiva Club
  • Valerie Granger


Event Committee and Team Leaders

Special Recognition goes to our tenacious and creative Event Leader, Angela Hilsenbeck

  • Angela Hilsenbeck – Event Manager/Decor
  • Alma Sugiarto - Volunteer Management and Social Media
  • Bobbie Her - Public Relations
  • Brent McHale – Audio/Visual
  • Catherine Ndungu - Case – Cultural Program
  • Enrie Legaspi – Logistics/Finance
  • Hope Lancero – RSVP Management
  • Jane Opperthauser – Event Production
  • Laurens Jan Hendrik Drost – Volunteer Management
  • Michele Xiao – Photo Montage
  • Miranda Newman – Auction
  • Rachel Frank and Rachel Wood – Program Design
  • Robert Her – Photography of Evening
  • Shirley West – Student Highlights
  • Stacey De Gagne – Video production
  • Susan Grossman – Website


Auction Donors